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Long-Term Exposure To Particulate Matter Components Like PM 2.5 Can Raise Depression Risk: Study
Long-term exposure to specific particulate matter components, such as PM2.5, including sulphate, ammonium, elemental carbon, and soil dust, can increase the risk of mental health issues like depression, according to a study.
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Pollution, Flood, Water Crisis: Environmentalist On Top Court's Aravalli Order
The Aravallis are the green lungs of Delhi and keep clean the environment of the national capital by helping with the absorption of particulate matters - a crucial point to be remembered every winter, said environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari.
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Severe Air Quality In Delhi Threatens Child Lung Development, Increases Infection Risks
Poor air quality impacts the health of children severely. Fine particulate matter like PM2.5, coarse particles such as PM10, nitrogen dioxide, and others pose serious threats to the health of children.
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Breathe, Soothe, Sip: Nutrition Tips To Combat The Smog And The Sniffles
Pollution, cold air, and sore throats are part of the season, so make your food the first line of defence. Here are some expert tips you should know about.
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Air Pollution Emerging As A Threat To Child Brain Development, Doctors Warn, Parents Worry
Research increasingly shows that exposure to fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, microscopic pollutants small enough to enter the bloodstream, can impair brain development, affect learning, and even raise the risk of neurological disorders in children
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Air Pollution Emerging As A Threat To Child Brain Development, Doctors Warn, Parents Worry
Research increasingly shows that exposure to fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, microscopic pollutants small enough to enter the bloodstream, can impair brain development, affect learning, and even raise the risk of neurological disorders in children
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1 In 7 Deaths In Delhi In 2023 Linked To Air Pollution, Finds Study
Air pollution was responsible for nearly 15 per cent of all deaths in Delhi in 2023, making it the city's single largest health risk, according to an analysis of the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data.
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'Only 9 Delhi AQI Posts Worked On Diwali': Top Court Told Of 'Missing Data'
Only nine of Delhi's 37 air quality monitoring stations were working on Diwali when the city was covered by a toxic smog of chemicals from 'green' firecrackers, vehicular pollution, and particulate matter from farm fires Supreme Court was told.
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City Doctors Report 50% Rise In Eye Problems As Smog Continues To Engulf Delhi
Doctors say that the toxic cocktail of smoke, particulate matter, and chemical residues released during firecracker burning is not only harmful for the lungs, but for the eyes as well.
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Mask Up, Stay Safe: Essential Air Pollution Survival Checklist As AQI Worsens
Protect your lungs as air quality drops: Essential mask hygiene tips, diet changes and safety measures to effectively protect you from air pollution.
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Why Didn't Cloud Seeding Cause Rain In Delhi? What IIT Kanpur Director Said
Attempts to induce rain through cloud seeding in parts of Delhi on Tuesday were "not completely successful" because the moisture content in the clouds was low and the process is an SOS solution,IIT Kanpur Director Manindra Agarwal has said.
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Best Air Purifiers Under Rs. 20,000: 5 Things to Check Before You Buy
With the rise in air pollution levels in India, heavy particulate matter and toxic gases can make their way inside your home, entering the air you breathe and posing a long-term health hazard. In such situations, an air purifier is a crucial smart home appliance to own, to ensure the safety of yourself and your loved ones. There are several factors...
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Delhi Sees 30% Rise In Patients With Respiratory Issues Post-Diwali
The sudden exposure to smoke, toxic gases, and fine particulate matter has left the elderly, children, pregnant women, and those with chronic respiratory or cardiac illnesses struggling to cope.
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Air Pollution Can Cause Dry Eyes, Irritation And Conjunctivitis: Expert Shares Prevention Tips
The impact of high air pollution on the eyes is significant. Exposure to pollutants like particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2) can lead to a range of eye problems.
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Doctor Explains Why Delhi's Air Makes Us More Vulnerable To Infections
The human respiratory system is designed with remarkable efficiency to filter, humidify, and warm the air we breathe. However, the particulate matter in the air right now can penetrate into our bodies.
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Long-Term Exposure To Particulate Matter Components Like PM 2.5 Can Raise Depression Risk: Study
Long-term exposure to specific particulate matter components, such as PM2.5, including sulphate, ammonium, elemental carbon, and soil dust, can increase the risk of mental health issues like depression, according to a study.
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Pollution, Flood, Water Crisis: Environmentalist On Top Court's Aravalli Order
The Aravallis are the green lungs of Delhi and keep clean the environment of the national capital by helping with the absorption of particulate matters - a crucial point to be remembered every winter, said environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari.
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Severe Air Quality In Delhi Threatens Child Lung Development, Increases Infection Risks
Poor air quality impacts the health of children severely. Fine particulate matter like PM2.5, coarse particles such as PM10, nitrogen dioxide, and others pose serious threats to the health of children.
-
Breathe, Soothe, Sip: Nutrition Tips To Combat The Smog And The Sniffles
Pollution, cold air, and sore throats are part of the season, so make your food the first line of defence. Here are some expert tips you should know about.
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Air Pollution Emerging As A Threat To Child Brain Development, Doctors Warn, Parents Worry
Research increasingly shows that exposure to fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, microscopic pollutants small enough to enter the bloodstream, can impair brain development, affect learning, and even raise the risk of neurological disorders in children
-
Air Pollution Emerging As A Threat To Child Brain Development, Doctors Warn, Parents Worry
Research increasingly shows that exposure to fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, microscopic pollutants small enough to enter the bloodstream, can impair brain development, affect learning, and even raise the risk of neurological disorders in children
-
1 In 7 Deaths In Delhi In 2023 Linked To Air Pollution, Finds Study
Air pollution was responsible for nearly 15 per cent of all deaths in Delhi in 2023, making it the city's single largest health risk, according to an analysis of the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data.
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'Only 9 Delhi AQI Posts Worked On Diwali': Top Court Told Of 'Missing Data'
Only nine of Delhi's 37 air quality monitoring stations were working on Diwali when the city was covered by a toxic smog of chemicals from 'green' firecrackers, vehicular pollution, and particulate matter from farm fires Supreme Court was told.
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City Doctors Report 50% Rise In Eye Problems As Smog Continues To Engulf Delhi
Doctors say that the toxic cocktail of smoke, particulate matter, and chemical residues released during firecracker burning is not only harmful for the lungs, but for the eyes as well.
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Mask Up, Stay Safe: Essential Air Pollution Survival Checklist As AQI Worsens
Protect your lungs as air quality drops: Essential mask hygiene tips, diet changes and safety measures to effectively protect you from air pollution.
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Why Didn't Cloud Seeding Cause Rain In Delhi? What IIT Kanpur Director Said
Attempts to induce rain through cloud seeding in parts of Delhi on Tuesday were "not completely successful" because the moisture content in the clouds was low and the process is an SOS solution,IIT Kanpur Director Manindra Agarwal has said.
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Best Air Purifiers Under Rs. 20,000: 5 Things to Check Before You Buy
With the rise in air pollution levels in India, heavy particulate matter and toxic gases can make their way inside your home, entering the air you breathe and posing a long-term health hazard. In such situations, an air purifier is a crucial smart home appliance to own, to ensure the safety of yourself and your loved ones. There are several factors...
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Delhi Sees 30% Rise In Patients With Respiratory Issues Post-Diwali
The sudden exposure to smoke, toxic gases, and fine particulate matter has left the elderly, children, pregnant women, and those with chronic respiratory or cardiac illnesses struggling to cope.
-
Air Pollution Can Cause Dry Eyes, Irritation And Conjunctivitis: Expert Shares Prevention Tips
The impact of high air pollution on the eyes is significant. Exposure to pollutants like particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2) can lead to a range of eye problems.
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Doctor Explains Why Delhi's Air Makes Us More Vulnerable To Infections
The human respiratory system is designed with remarkable efficiency to filter, humidify, and warm the air we breathe. However, the particulate matter in the air right now can penetrate into our bodies.
